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South West Trains launches ticket purchasing technology on enhanced mobile website
Rail passengers can now buy their train tickets via their mobile phones using the enhanced mobile version of the South West Trains website.
South West Trains/Network Rail alliance staff meet rail minister
Rail Minister Theresa Villiers visited Basingstoke signalling centre to meet staff from the South West Trains/Network Rail alliance.
Rail passengers to benefit from investment in Wi-Fi at South West Trains
Rail passengers on South West Trains, one of the busiest commuter networks in Europe, are to benefit from a multi-million-pound investment in Wi-Fi technology over the next 12 months.
Passengers benefit from £16m investment in South West Trains
Millions of passengers will benefit from a £16million investment in a raft of station upgrades and improved accessibility for disabled passengers ahead of the London 2012 Games, the South West Trains-Network Rail alliance announced.
South West Trains run extra services during Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
South West Trains has announced that it will run extra services to and from the Hampton Flower Show to benefit the thousands of people who will visit the event.
South West Trains warns RMT: no new deal over Olympics
South West Trains warned the RMT that it will not be renegotiating the pay deal the union agreed four months ago which already covers the period of the London 2012 Games.
South West Trains pledges to further improve high customer ratings
· Latest National Passenger Survey shows overall satisfaction at 83%. · Satisfaction improves for train fleet, safety and space on the train. · South West Trains rated higher than average for London & South East operators. · Launch of joint Alliance will help to improve passenger journeys.
Secure station accreditation granted to 28 South West Trains stations
South West Trains passengers are benefitting from further improvements to the safety and security of their station, with an additional 28 stations being awarded secure station accreditation.
New look Effingham Junction station unveiled
• Comprehensive station improvement programme completed – South West Trains unveils £600K investment scheme • Passengers benefit from a brand new station building and improved disabled access • Additional cycle parking encourages more people to travel to Effingham Junction station by bike
South West Trains torchbearers get ready for the relay
Popular railway workers Frank Roberts and Daniel Opoku from South West Trains are limbering up to participate in the UK’s Olympic Torch Relay this summer.
Passengers benefit as South West Trains and Network Rail form alliance
Single senior management team now responsible for trains and track. Focus on reduced delays, better customer service, more efficient working. “Deep alliance” is first for the UK rail industry.
South West Trains installs first ticket collection machine at an airport
Travellers will now find it even easier to travel by public transport as South West Trains has installed a new railway ticket machine at Southampton Airport.